climbing pet peeves

[Jonny]

I have a pet peeve, and given how often I see it when working with experienced folks, I’d guess it’s not a pet peeve for everyone.

This might seem minor, but it stresses me tf out. Ground workers that take up all (or any) of the slack in a rigging line BEFORE I have it tied to the piece. The 4 seconds that might’ve been saved is lost and then some, when I gotta pull my slack back where it belongs so I can place the knot out any further than right in front of me. To say nothing of the potential for the line getting pulled out of the crotch/ ring/ block.
Do any of you guys really like and encourage this practice? Half the time the guys wanna cop an attitude when I politely ask they not do this.

 

[Reach]

I have a pet peeve, and given how often I see it when working with experienced folks, I’d guess it’s not a pet peeve for everyone.

This might seem minor, but it stresses me tf out. Ground workers that take up all (or any) of the slack in a rigging line BEFORE I have it tied to the piece. The 4 seconds that might’ve been saved is lost and then some, when I gotta pull my slack back where it belongs so I can place the knot out any further than right in front of me. To say nothing of the potential for the line getting pulled out of the crotch/ ring/ block.
Do any of you guys really like and encourage this practice? Half the time the guys wanna cop an attitude when I politely ask they not do this.

That one bothers me for sure, I’ve given more than one sharp remark to a groundhand when I’m playing tug of war with them.

 

[Cereal_Killer]

For me it's when they leave it in the porty then walk away to untie it first leaving it wrapped! My preferred method is finish the lower, unwrap bollard, untie.

I don't have to deal with what you're saying cause I always keep a spike in the line on my side of the block/whatever rigging point nearest me is and don't release it till I'm ready so I have slack to play with while tying or cutting a face.

 

[Chaplain242]

My list is short.
Long lanyards
Gear with no practical use
Hooks on leather handsaw scabbards
Assholes, know it alls and story topper types
Other than that I'm easy.

No story toppers? Maybe a bit closed minded? Or are you thinking story fakers?

 

[Chaplain242]

I have used the FA kit in the tree on myself after the rare direct-handsaw-to-the-body-part.
Also you never know when that tree is gonna trade those limbs for a patch of skin. I replace skin with tape frequently.

Not happy with the challenge of getting a packet of band aids sent up tied to a rope? (Yes this was me…)

 

[Chaplain242]

When the groundie keeps asking if I need the lowering line back when I am no where near a cut or keeps asking questions they don't need to know when I am trying to think and plan. Pole gear should never hang in a tree should be on a lanyard. I use a good system for my pole saw and pole pruner, just plain safer for everyone. Chainsaws should be on a lanyard also in case you need to let go for any reason. Hand pruners are for fruit trees and jap maples and such. using them 50 feet up is going way to detailed and unnecessary. Anybody making a notch cut with a hand saw, if you need a notch probably big enough for a chainsaw. WOW this is fun lets see, climbers who refuse to use pole gear insisting they climb to every cut, even in a giant cottonwood trying to make a end weight reduction cut ,yeah right.

When in clusters I will use a gomtaro to make a notch when it’s a choice to take one particular branch, or just taking multiple because a chainsaw bar won’t fit without cutting other branches in the process…

 

[southsoundtree]

I have a pet peeve, and given how often I see it when working with experienced folks, I’d guess it’s not a pet peeve for everyone.

This might seem minor, but it stresses me tf out. Ground workers that take up all (or any) of the slack in a rigging line BEFORE I have it tied to the piece. The 4 seconds that might’ve been saved is lost and then some, when I gotta pull my slack back where it belongs so I can place the knot out any further than right in front of me. To say nothing of the potential for the line getting pulled out of the crotch/ ring/ block.
Do any of you guys really like and encourage this practice? Half the time the guys wanna cop an attitude when I politely ask they not do this.

Slip knot that butts into the sling or block to prevent this.